Serving 1,154 students in grades 6-8, David T Howard Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David T Howard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
David T Howard Middle School's student population of 1,154 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David T Howard Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David T Howard Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 2168 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
34%
36%
White
47%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David T Howard Middle School's ranking?
David T Howard Middle School is ranked #165 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend David T Howard Middle School?
1,154 students attend David T Howard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of David T Howard Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David T Howard Middle School?
David T Howard Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does David T Howard Middle School offer ?
David T Howard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is David T Howard Middle School part of?
David T Howard Middle School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
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